Sports

From left, golfers Linda Miles, Judy Aube and Linda Robinson take a break from the heat.

From left, golfers Linda Miles, Judy Aube and Linda Robinson take a break from the heat.

Ladies finish round in the heat dome

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The heat dome was in full effect on Tuesday as we intrepid golfers used portable fans, cool cloths and ice-cold water to cool off. We felt victorious just to finish the round. The game of the week was “3’s and 5’s.
Andrews native Brawley Stillwell stinks up the show with a dominant performance in the Open Wheel Modified feature.

Andrews native Brawley Stillwell stinks up the show with a dominant performance in the Open Wheel Modified feature.

Anderson and Barnett among the winners at the racetrack

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Tucker Anderson and Michael Barnett were among the winners at Tri-County Racetrack's most recent event held on Friday, June 26 in Brasstown. Anderson drove the No. 17 to victory in the 25-lap Limited Late Models feature. Jacob Hamby, of Murphy, N.C.
Tucker Anderson is all smiles in victory lane following his main event win.

Tucker Anderson is all smiles in victory lane following his main event win.

Anderson wins Limited Late Models at Tri-County Race Track

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Tucker Anderson, of Blairsville, Ga., powered to victory in the Limited Late Models feature Saturday night at Tri-County Racetrack. Anderson, No. 17, led the 25-lap main event ahead of Jamie Oliver, No. 38, of Murphy, N.C., in second and Shawn Chastain, No. 00, of Murphy in third.
Bronc Woody

Bronc Woody

Bronc Woody rides to National Finals

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
For most young athletes, reaching a national championship level takes years of dedication and competition. For local teenager, Bronc Woody, it took just one year in the rodeo arena to earn a place among the best.
Eventual Limited Late Model feature winner Shawn Chastain turns practice laps at Tri-County.

Eventual Limited Late Model feature winner Shawn Chastain turns practice laps at Tri-County.

Racing action heats up at Tri-County despite passing shower

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A quick shower rolled through the north Georgia mountains on Friday, June 12, but it couldn’t dampen the excitement at Tri-County Racetrack. Fans and drivers stuck it out for a full night of thrilling dirt-track racing that included makeup races from the rain-shortened Memorial Day event.
From left, seniors Ben Bethel, Adriann Fuentes, Jackson Sellers and Peyton McGaha receives recognition from the Smoky Mountain Conference.

From left, seniors Ben Bethel, Adriann Fuentes, Jackson Sellers and Peyton McGaha receives recognition from the Smoky Mountain Conference.

Hayesville Baseball earns strong representation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Hayesville High School Yellow Jackets baseball team received significant recognition from the Smoky Mountain Conference following another successful season, with numerous players earning conference honors and awards.
Front from left, Rhett, Tessa, Jackson, Joe Jack and Edna Mae Sellers; back Carrissa Daniels, Denise and Charlie Shelton, Rob, Marissa and Matthew Peck are witnessing Jackson's signing with Caldwell Community College.

Front from left, Rhett, Tessa, Jackson, Joe Jack and Edna Mae Sellers; back Carrissa Daniels, Denise and Charlie Shelton, Rob, Marissa and Matthew Peck are witnessing Jackson's signing with Caldwell Community College.

Sellers continues baseball career at Caldwell Community College

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Hayesville High School senior Jackson Sellers will continue his baseball journey at the collegiate level after signing with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson, N.C.
From left, organizer Ethan Taylor with his team Will Defee, Richard Defee and Z. Geraty.

From left, organizer Ethan Taylor with his team Will Defee, Richard Defee and Z. Geraty.

Quarterback Club hosts successful first golf tournament

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Hayesville High School Quarterback Club held its first golf tournament on Saturday, May 30 at Mountain Harbour Golf Club, bringing together local golfers, businesses and supporters for a day of competition and community spirit.